23.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

23.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in New Bedford, Massachusetts compared

How does New Bedford, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?

  • New Bedford, Massachusetts

    23.4%

  • Massachusetts

    10.1% (-57% lower than New Bedford, Massachusetts)

  • National average

    12.2% (-48% lower than New Bedford, Massachusetts)

23.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Historical Timeline

23.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Bedford, Massachusetts historical data

  • 2021 - 18.2%

    The 2021 18.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 20.7%

    The 2022 increase to 20.7% from 2021 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 23.4%

    The 2023 increase to 23.4% from 2022 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

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